ISHIMOTO (Yasuhiro). & OTSUJI (Kiyoshi) and others.

Take [Bamboo].

First edition. Numerous photographic plates. Japanese text. 4to. Original blindstamped cloth (slightly stained spine) in decorated slipcase and outer cardboard case (slightly worn). Overall still a very good copy. 100pp. Tokyo, Gakugei Shorin, dated: Showa 44, 1969.

£100.00
ISHIMOTO (Yasuhiro). & OTSUJI (Kiyoshi) and others.
Take [Bamboo].

An overview on the various types, artistic motives, and usages of bamboo in Japan with photographic contributions by the famous photographers Ishimoto Yasuhiro (1921-2012), Hamaya Hiroshi (1915-1999), and Otsuji Kiyoji (1923-2001). This book was designed by Studio NS, which had been founded by Otsuji, one of the most influential post-war photographers of Japan, under the name ‘Graphic Group’ in 1953.

Stock No.
198465